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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Island from £490

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CHC
10 May — 17 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to South Island

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 April 2026.

Sun 20/922:40
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 25/1015:05
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops37h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4£981
Sun 1/1121:00
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/1112:50
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops41h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4£1,083
Sun 3/522:15
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops29h 05m
Emirates
Sun 21/613:30
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops33h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 5/4£1,095
Sun 20/922:10
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 23/1020:25
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops59h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4£1,099
Sat 28/1121:00
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/110:45
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops43h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4£1,103
Sat 28/1122:00
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops34h 05m
Emirates
Mon 14/1212:25
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops38h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 6/4£1,115
Tue 12/521:20
LHR
-
NSN
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/514:50
NSN
-
LHR
2 stops38h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4£1,128
Wed 20/521:20
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/513:00
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops40h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4£1,131
Tue 1/1220:10
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops29h 25m
Qantas Airways
Mon 21/1207:00
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops36h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 6/4£1,137
Thu 3/1222:00
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/1210:35
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops45h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4£1,145
Wed 6/521:20
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops36h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/607:00
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops46h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4£1,150
Wed 6/522:15
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops27h 20m
Emirates
Wed 13/516:30
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops32h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 8/4£1,151

Find flight deals from Heathrow to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Heathrow to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 10 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£981

One-way from

£490

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£1,237
20/9-25/10
  • 20/9-25/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 25m total
  • London to South Island
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2/6
  • 2/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 10m total
  • London to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£64 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow to South Island that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 10 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Wed 6/5

21:20-21:15

2 stops36h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 16/6

07:00-18:40

2 stops46h 40m

£1,150

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Thu 7/5

20:45-23:55

2 stops40h 10m

Christchurch

Mon 18/5

06:10-15:05

2 stops43h 55m

£1,190

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Sun 7/6

09:30-14:20

2 stops41h 50m

Christchurch

Thu 11/6

06:30-12:45

2 stops41h 15m

£1,199

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Wed 22/4

22:15-12:55

2 stops27h 40m

Christchurch

Mon 4/5

17:20-14:25

2 stops32h 05m

£1,250

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Thu 21/5

19:50-12:35

2 stops29h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 28/5

15:15-14:25

2 stops34h 10m

£1,252

LondonBlenheim

LHR - BHE

LHRBHE

London Heathrow

Wed 20/5

21:20-20:05

2 stops35h 45m

Blenheim

Wed 27/5

13:30-18:40

3 stops40h 10m

£1,257

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Sun 7/6

20:40-12:55

2 stops29h 15m

Christchurch

Thu 11/6

16:35-18:40

2 stops37h 05m

£1,269

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Sun 24/5

22:15-14:20

2 stops29h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 31/5

16:30-14:25

2 stops32h 55m

£1,272

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Sat 19/9

22:15-20:00

2 stops34h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 21/10

15:25-12:25

2 stops33h 00m

£1,272

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Sat 23/5

22:15-14:30

2 stops29h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 30/5

13:30-14:25

2 stops35h 55m

£1,297

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to South Island

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Island

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Island?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Island (average of £859). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to South Island in October is currently the most expensive (average of £1,181). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Island. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Island. Reviews last updated 10 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andAir New Zealand from London Heathrow Airport to South Island. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,018 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
China Southern
7.4
Good
146 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow to South Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Island?

    For as low as £1,250, Etihad Airways can have you in South Island from London Heathrow Airport in 27h 40m. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to South Island is about 11788 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to South Island one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for China Southern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £471. Users have also found prices from £587 and £596 on Air New Zealand and Etihad Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from London Heathrow Airport to South Island?

    The most popular route from London Heathrow Airport to South Island is London Heathrow - Christchurch. You may also consider London Heathrow - Queenstown Intl or London Heathrow - Nelson.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to South Island that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to South Island?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to South Island.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to South Island?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to South Island by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Island?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Island (average of £859). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to South Island in October is currently the most expensive (average of £1,181). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Heathrow to South Island

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow to South Island. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 10 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£820Average£1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£970Average£1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest£1,011Average£1,505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£1,056Average£1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,075Average£1,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£1,081Average£1,404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£1,092Average£1,310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,119Average£1,661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£1,182Average£1,476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,182Average£1,408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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